Crisis Response Program
Crisis Response (CR) volunteers are trained and dispatched to house fires, drowning calls, domestic abuse calls, traffic accidents and other emergencies in which they may be able to help people.
CR volunteers are eligible for benefits through the employee assistance program. The benefits include short term, confidential counseling for you and your family at no out-of-pocket cost. A referral program is also available via a 24-hour hotline.
Call 623.222.5040 for more information.
Click here for a volunteer application.
Red Shirt Program
The Surprise Fire Department Red Shirt Program was created to provide aspiring firefighters the opportunity to become involved with the department and gain hands on experience in the career of firefighting. Red Shirts will have the opportunity to gain work experience and become familiar with the Surprise Fire Department culture through a multitude of training opportunities, ride along, and volunteering for the community. This program allows Red Shirts to experience firsthand the Surprise Fire Departments mission to protect and preserve life and property with the highest level of safety, customer service, pride and professionalism.
Click here to learn more about the Red Shirt Program
Community & Recreation Services
Youth Volunteer Coaches are needed for the city’s youth sports programs. Surprise Youth Sports Staff is available to give our volunteer coaches the information and confidence they need to have a successful season. All coaches will be fingerprinted and must clear a background check. 
Senior Center
Senior Center is recruiting volunteers in a variety of positions. These include: Van Drivers / Food Servers / Senior Center Craft and Game Leaders /Instructors / Organizers / Clerical, Receptionists, Data Entry 
The Citizen Patrol program is a volunteer-based program, comprised of highly-trained men and women who donate their time and skills to support the Surprise Police Department. 
